News Archives: March 2019

March 29, 2019

ANKENY, Iowa – March 29, 2019 – In response to flooding emergencies in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska, the Iowa Department of Transportation is temporarily waiving some requirements for motor carriers engaged in flood response and recovery activities. To expedite disaster relief and recovery in Iowa and Nebraska, some rules related to trip permits required by the International Registration Plan and fuel permits required by the International Fuel Tax Agreement have been temporarily waived for motor carriers transporting equipment, supplies,...

March 29, 2019

GRIMES, Iowa – March 29, 2019 – The reconstruction of the Interstate 35 interchange at First Street (exit 92) in Ankeny continues. The next stage of the project requires shifting northbound I-35 traffic from north of First Street (exit 92) to NE 36th Street (exit 94) beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 31, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Grimes construction office. Adjusted traffic patterns will remain until approximately Dec. 1. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to...

March 28, 2019

AMES, Iowa – March 28, 2019 – Flood waters are beginning to recede in some flooded areas around Iowa. Just because water may no longer remain on the roadway that does not mean the roads are ready to be opened to traffic. There are several stages the Iowa Department of Transportation must go through to make sure roadways are safe for you to travel. Depending on the extent of damage caused by floodwaters, the recovery process may take anywhere from...

March 27, 2019

NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – March 27, 2019 – Remaining work on the U.S. 63 reconstruction project from Jefferson to Franklin streets in Waterloo requires setting up intermittent lane closures in both the north- and southbound lanes beginning at 8 a.m. this Monday, April 1, until early May, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office. Work this spring includes completing the remaining sidewalk, and installing brick pavers, retaining walls, and sod. At least two lanes...

March 27, 2019

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – March 27, 2019 – The westbound Interstate 80/northbound I-29 segment of the dual, divided freeway in Council Bluffs is now open to traffic. This design physically separates through traffic on I-80 from local traffic on I-29 destined for Council Bluffs. Drivers wanting to travel within Council Bluffs will choose local lanes to access exits. For more information on how to use the new freeway, watch our video posted at http://www.councilbluffsinterstate.iowadot.gov/projects/dual-divided-freeway/. The Iowa DOT chose a dual,...

March 27, 2019

AMES, Iowa – March 27, 2019 – Flood waters are beginning to recede in southwest Iowa. While roadways may no longer be covered with water, that doesn’t mean they are ready to hold traffic. Once the water is no longer on the road, Iowa Department of Transportation crews will begin the process of assuring the roadways are safe to open. The recovery process includes cleaning debris from the roadways and testing for structural damage. Barriers blocking access to roads will...

March 27, 2019

NEW HAMPTON, Iowa – March 27, 2019 – A bridge repair project to remove and replace several structural steel pieces on the Iowa 9 (Black Hawk) bridge over the Mississippi River in Lansing requires closing the bridge for approximately one week beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, April 15, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office. Dynamic Message Signs will be in place along state highway routes in both Iowa and Wisconsin to alert motorists...